| Regimental number | 3005 |
| Place of birth | Croydon, Surrey, England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M E Trend, 230 Stirling Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the enemy attack on our line near DERNANCOURT on 5th. April, 1918, after having been heavily shelled during the day, about 8 p.m. this N.C.O. went out under heavy fire to try to locate the enemy, and find better positions to check their advance. While moving his gun to a new position he was wounded, but cvarried on until a bullet shattered his leg. He set a good example of bravery and devotion to duty throughout the day.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Married Harriet Elizabeth CATOR, spinster, aged 23, The Register Office, Holborn, 21 September 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 6 November 1918; disembarked Fremantle, 24 December 1918; discharged (wounded: shrapnel wound, left leg), Perth, 21 January 1920. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TREND Robert Bruce |
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